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  • Steven Chapman avatar

    An Invitation To Get To Know Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    Step into the shoes of those around the table at Simon’s house.

    Luke 7:36-50 It was an invitation that I couldn’t refuse. Oh, I had received lots of invitations in my lifetime; invitations to weddings, invitations to parties, invitations to fund raising gatherings for religious organizations and political parties. But never an invitation quite like this one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Mike Schultz on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    Inspiration from Scripture when our faith is tested.

    A TEST OF FAITH Genesis 22:1-14 It had been a day like any other day when Abraham heard those disturbing words. They were words that pierced his heart like a newly formed dagger. They were words that tore apart his insides like a lion feasting on a zebra. They were words that dug deep into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Grace

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
     | 3,405 views

    Eph. 2 gives a historic overview of our situation before & after Christ. It deals with questions of our past position before God; how we were so seriously separated from Him & how we were recipients of His anger.

    Intro One time a pastor had a group of children up in front of the church to give them a children’s sermon. He was trying to make the point that money can’t buy everything. He was trying to drive home his point when he asked them, “What would you do if I said I would give you $1000 to quit loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Much Participation?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    A sermon on Nehemiah 12 on characteristics of a great celebration (worship service). Must have preparation and participation!

    Sermon for 2/18/2007 Introduction: A. Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” B. Worship really isn’t a fair word for what we do here on Sunday mornings. It is more like a celebration. Jesus Christ has risen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Have You Exerienced His Power Of Resurrection?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    Do you just thank God for healing? for supernatural protection? for abundant provision? It’s time to acknowledge the Great Power of God you experience in your life!

    “…The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life -- only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father" (John 10:17-18, NIV). The great power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Involves Vulnerability And Risk

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    All forms of loving require greater or lesser degrees of vulnerability. Anyone who determines to be a lover needs to understand that there is a price tag involved for them.

    LOVE INVOLVES VULNERABILITY AND RISK Matthew 22:23-40 Intro: 1. Read the Redneck Valentines Day Poem The Redneck Valentine. Collards is green, my dog’s name is Blue and I’m so lucky to have a sweet thang like you. Yore hair is like cornsilk a-flapping in the breeze. Softer than Blue’s and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love In Action

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,623 views

    The fullness of living in the love of Christ requires faith AND action in his name.

    Love in Action I John 3:16-24 May 7, 2006 There was this girl who called her boyfriend one day and asked him to come over to her house because she needed some help. She had started to put together a jigsaw puzzle and she just couldn’t get it. She had been working on it all afternoon and hadn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Create A Safe Environment Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. When a relationship doesn’t feel safe, walls go up for protection. We need to learn to respect and honor the walls. Through unconditional love, those walls will come down.

    HOW TO CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT The DNA of Relationships (4) A. Today is the fourth lesson in our series on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is entitled: How To Create a Safe Environment. ILLUSTRATION: A man and his wife who had been married ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Definitely

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    Funeral sermon for Michael Ellis, avid golfer and new believer. God has done definite things in Michael’s life, has provided a definite plan of salvation, and has given the definite gift of eternal life.

    I know almost nothing about the game of golf. I do know that Michael Ellis was an avid golfer. Even there in the hospice it seemed to comfort him to watch golf on television. I’m not sure he appreciated it when I compared looking TV golf to watching the grass grow. He laughed, but I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anchor Holds – Mother's Day 2004

    Contributed by Tex Cox on May 9, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,797 views

    I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the f

    The Anchor Holds – Mother’s Day 2004 I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How True Love Does (And Doesn't) Act - Part I Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    It’s one thing to TALK about "real, built-to-last love". . . it’s one thing to say, "We’ve got that "no-matter-what" love. But what does REAL love look like in practical, everyday life? I Cor. 13:4 tells us. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Last week, we discussed the foundation of great, built-to-last relationships. It’s unselfish, unconditional love. But it’s one thing to talk about this love – but what does it look like in real life? How does this REAL love ACT? Well, we’re going to look at several ways it acts and DOESN’T ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    More Than These?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,125 views

    As He did with Peter, Jesus asks each of us, "Do you love Me more than these?" This sermon helps each of us identify our own "these." It is especially appropriate for preaching during Eastertide.

    More than These? John 21:15-19 “Peter, do you love me more than these?” That Scripture text that I have read a heard read hundreds of times pierced my heart around 10:00 a. m. last Friday, 08 April 05, as I was silent before the Lord in room 124 of the King’s House of Retreats across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,936 views

    The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

    The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    "Learning To Be Thankful" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 36,622 views

    From these ten lepers we can learn some valuable lessons about being thankful.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 46 “Learning To Be Thankful!” Luke 17:11-19 Ingratitude denotes immaturity, either physical or spiritual. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Message Of The Memorial

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God